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Setting an IP Address in UNIX
The NetportExpress print server must have an assigned IP address to
print with UNIX. The print server by default tries to get an IP address
using RARP, BOOTP, and DHCP. The print server and workstation or
server running the commands must be connected to the same subnet
and not separated by routers.
To manually set an IP address for UNIX using ARP
1
Log in to a UNIX workstation as root.
2
Use a UNIX editor like vi to add the Netport IP address and host
name to the /etc/hosts file.
3
Register the print server on your workstation by typing on one
line:
arp -s
netportexpress network_address
temp
where
netportexpress
is the IP address or the host name of the
NetportExpress print server in the /etc/hosts file.
network_address
is the NetportExpress network address from
the test page or the bottom of the print server device. For UNIX
this address must be entered in two-digit segments separated by
colons. Example: 00:AA:00:1E:5D:B8
Note: To get an IP address that you can use for the
NetportExpress print server, see your network administrator.
4
Set the NetportExpress IP address by typing
ping
netportexpress
where
Netportexpress
is the IP address or the host name of
the NetportExpress print server in the /etc/hosts file.
To use telnet to set parameters such as subnet mask and
default gateway
1
From the UNIX workstation, use telnet to access the print server.
Type:
telnet
ip_address
where
ip_address
is the IP address of the NetportExpress print
server.
2
Log in as root.
3
Type the NetportExpress print server password, or press Enter if
there is no password.
4
From the Main menu, choose TCP/IP Configuration.
5
Choose the option you want to change and press Enter.
6
Define the parameters you want to set and press Enter.
7
Exit telnet.
